About Tagore

Tagore Subramaniam is a nationally recognized commercial mediator specializing in complex and emotionally charged disputes. Tagore regularly mediates high-profile matters, including what is believed to be the largest aggregate sexual abuse settlement with the federal government in U.S. history.  His expertise spans sensitive mass tort, class action, employment, personal injury, construction/product defect, discrimination, and wage and hour matters.

Tagore began his mediation career working alongside pioneer Jeffrey Krivis and continues to embrace his philosophy of Improvisational Negotiation, combining a tailored understanding of party interests with flexibility, strategic thinking, and creativity.

In his practice, Tagore has mediated thousands of sexual abuse claims of all types, including clergy, children, alternative religious groups, prisons, and teachers. Additionally, he has mediated over 100 class and representative actions on wage and hour matters, involving fewer than 100 to more than 10,000 employees across various industries such as healthcare, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, apparel, assisted nursing, transportation, entertainment, education, law enforcement, technology, construction, and automobile sectors.

As a client advocate, Tagore helped build one of Southern California’s most prominent employment litigation firms, where he resolved hundreds of class action and single plaintiff disputes and was regularly recognized among the top employment lawyers in Los Angeles. Tagore played a significant role on the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Ad Hoc Wage and Hour Class Action Committee, where he contributed to drafting the court’s model settlement agreements for class and representative PAGA actions.

Tagore’s extensive experience uniquely positions him as a mediator who can credibly discuss with parties the strengths and weaknesses of their case. Tagore frequently writes and speaks on mediation, class actions, mass torts, and employment law issues. He lives in Venice Beach, CA with his wife, Leyla, and their labradoodle Piper. When he is not mediating, he can be found surfing, rock climbing, and playing jazz guitar.